The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

€ 36,200
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18) BMW 218i Cabrio
€ 25,400
 VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 218i Cabrio is 5.7 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT.
BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
69.8
78.1
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
69.8 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
105.9
174.5
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
174.5 in
Length
168.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 218i Convertible Steptronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.92 %
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 18)

General

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
F23
Generation
16
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 218i Cabrio
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 218i Cabrio

62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.13 lb/hp
BMW 218i Cabrio
26.24 lb/hp
30.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 218i Cabrio
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
645 mi
BMW 218i Cabrio
610 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
BMW 218i Cabrio
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 218i Cabrio
VW Beetle Convertible 1.2 TSI BMT
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data